IMRI

IMRI

After two appearances at the Eurovision Song Contest as a backing singer it is now time for IMRI to take the lead. Third time lucky? IMRI sings in Hebrew, English and Spanish, he acts, he plays the guitar and the piano and... he Feels Alive!

Preview video

IMRI, 25, born and raised near Tel Aviv, won this year's Rising Star singing competition TV show, and the ticket to represent Israel in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest. The young singer is already a veteran of the Eurovision stage, as a two-time backing vocalist, for both the "golden boy", Nadav Guedj, in 2015 in Vienna, and the man "made of stars", Hovi Star, in Stockholm in 2016.

Since a young age, IMRI has been singing professionally in many languages, including Spanish, English and Hebrew, and performed in dozens of concerts all around the world. In addition to singing, he also enjoys playing guitar and the piano, has studied acting and played in various Hebrew voice over roles in animated series. IMRI is currently a second-year Visual Communications bachelor's degree student.

Things you should know about IMRI

What are the three most interesting aspects about your entry?

The number is a pop-dance song, to which I will bring an ethnic groove, representing my country, with an additional touch of emotion;

The song is about my journey to success, trying to find my way and not giving up at any point;

When comparing it to other songs from this year, it is different and going to set the stage on fire!

What are the three most impressive facts about you?

I think it's quite impressive that before turning 26, I managed to take part in two Eurovision Song Contests as a backing vocalist, and this third time as the lead singer;

Apart from singing, I also studied acting and have played in various Hebrew voice over roles in animated series;

At the age of two I already knew the lyrics to Queen's We Are the Champions and I apparently sang it in front of my family and friends on every possible occasion.

Do you have a (lucky) routine before you go on stage?

I always take time to do some breathing exercises before I walk onto the stage. However, I think I will adopt the routine which was used in the last two Eurovision Song Contests: we basically all stood in a circle, holding hands and singing a former Israeli Eurovision song, before going crazy and dancing to it.

Why is the Eurovision Song Contest important for you?

Ever since I was a little boy, I dreamed of singing on a big stage in front of millions of people. You can only imagine how much of an honour it is for me to be given the chance to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest, not to mention representing my country. As an artist, I think Eurovision is a big stepping stone in my career and I hope it will allow me to grow professionally and release my own songs soon.

About the song writers & composers

Building on from the success of the mega-hit Malkat Ha'Shoshanim (Queen of the Roses), the official song of Israel's 2015 Gay Pride Parade that brought them to public attention, Penn Hazut and Dolev Ram have now established themselves at the forefront of the Israeli music scene.

Working from their Tel Aviv studio, where they compose, write and produce, Penn and Dolev have created major hits which were performed by some of Israel's top artists that became part of the soundtrack of life in Israel today. They also produce commercials and music for the children's channel.

The playlist of the songs they have created together, over the last few years, has accumulated more than 130 million hits on YouTube. Other popular singers with whom they have worked include Eyal Golan (Bati Elaich), Eden Ben Zaken (Queen of Roses), Sarit Hadad (Lama Li), Moshe Peretz, Dudu Aharon (Mazal Moznaim), Noa Kirel (Yesh Bi Ahava) and Lior Narkis.

Participation

The entry

Title

I Feel Alive

Performed by

IMRI

Written by

Dolev Ram, Penn Hazut

Composed by

Dolev Ram, Penn Hazut

Broadcaster

IBA

Lyrics of I Feel Alive

English (Original)

The secret of my life
Is never givin' up
Now I'm close to you
Walking through the stars
Brings me to the start
When I won with you
I was waiting way too much
For something good to come
And I'm a bit fragile
Was waiting way too much
It's like an hourglass
And you like trouble
Breaking me to pieces
I wanted you to know that
Every piece broke from you
Breaking me to pieces
'Coz every time
You come around
I feel alive
Now I'm trying
I'm trying
I feel alive!
I feel alive!
The years I've been alone
Far away from home
Reminded me of you
My job is almost done
Baby I can now
Escape away with you
I was waiting way too much
For something good to come
And I'm a bit fragile
Was waiting way too much
It's like an hourglass
And you like trouble
Breaking me to pieces
I wanted you to know that
Every piece broke from you
Breaking me to pieces
'Coz every time
You come around
I feel alive
Now I'm trying
I'm trying
I feel alive!
So alive
Alive, alive, alive
Breaking me to pieces
I wanted you to know that
Every piece broke from you
Breaking me to pieces
'Coz every time
You come around
I feel alive

The entry

Title

I Feel Alive

Performed by

IMRI

Written by

Dolev Ram, Penn Hazut

Composed by

Dolev Ram, Penn Hazut

Broadcaster

IBA

Participation

Artist accounts

After two appearances at the Eurovision Song Contest as a backing singer it is now time for IMRI to take the lead. Third time lucky? IMRI sings in Hebrew, English and Spanish, he acts, he plays the guitar and the piano and... he Feels Alive!

Preview video

IMRI, 25, born and raised near Tel Aviv, won this year's Rising Star singing competition TV show, and the ticket to represent Israel in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest. The young singer is already a veteran of the Eurovision stage, as a two-time backing vocalist, for both the "golden boy", Nadav Guedj, in 2015 in Vienna, and the man "made of stars", Hovi Star, in Stockholm in 2016.

Since a young age, IMRI has been singing professionally in many languages, including Spanish, English and Hebrew, and performed in dozens of concerts all around the world. In addition to singing, he also enjoys playing guitar and the piano, has studied acting and played in various Hebrew voice over roles in animated series. IMRI is currently a second-year Visual Communications bachelor's degree student.

Things you should know about IMRI

What are the three most interesting aspects about your entry?

The number is a pop-dance song, to which I will bring an ethnic groove, representing my country, with an additional touch of emotion;

The song is about my journey to success, trying to find my way and not giving up at any point;

When comparing it to other songs from this year, it is different and going to set the stage on fire!

What are the three most impressive facts about you?

I think it's quite impressive that before turning 26, I managed to take part in two Eurovision Song Contests as a backing vocalist, and this third time as the lead singer;

Apart from singing, I also studied acting and have played in various Hebrew voice over roles in animated series;

At the age of two I already knew the lyrics to Queen's We Are the Champions and I apparently sang it in front of my family and friends on every possible occasion.

Do you have a (lucky) routine before you go on stage?

I always take time to do some breathing exercises before I walk onto the stage. However, I think I will adopt the routine which was used in the last two Eurovision Song Contests: we basically all stood in a circle, holding hands and singing a former Israeli Eurovision song, before going crazy and dancing to it.

Why is the Eurovision Song Contest important for you?

Ever since I was a little boy, I dreamed of singing on a big stage in front of millions of people. You can only imagine how much of an honour it is for me to be given the chance to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest, not to mention representing my country. As an artist, I think Eurovision is a big stepping stone in my career and I hope it will allow me to grow professionally and release my own songs soon.

About the song writers & composers

Building on from the success of the mega-hit Malkat Ha'Shoshanim (Queen of the Roses), the official song of Israel's 2015 Gay Pride Parade that brought them to public attention, Penn Hazut and Dolev Ram have now established themselves at the forefront of the Israeli music scene.

Working from their Tel Aviv studio, where they compose, write and produce, Penn and Dolev have created major hits which were performed by some of Israel's top artists that became part of the soundtrack of life in Israel today. They also produce commercials and music for the children's channel.

The playlist of the songs they have created together, over the last few years, has accumulated more than 130 million hits on YouTube. Other popular singers with whom they have worked include Eyal Golan (Bati Elaich), Eden Ben Zaken (Queen of Roses), Sarit Hadad (Lama Li), Moshe Peretz, Dudu Aharon (Mazal Moznaim), Noa Kirel (Yesh Bi Ahava) and Lior Narkis.

Lyrics of I Feel Alive

English (Original)

The secret of my life
Is never givin' up
Now I'm close to you
Walking through the stars
Brings me to the start
When I won with you
I was waiting way too much
For something good to come
And I'm a bit fragile
Was waiting way too much
It's like an hourglass
And you like trouble
Breaking me to pieces
I wanted you to know that
Every piece broke from you
Breaking me to pieces
'Coz every time
You come around
I feel alive
Now I'm trying
I'm trying
I feel alive!
I feel alive!
The years I've been alone
Far away from home
Reminded me of you
My job is almost done
Baby I can now
Escape away with you
I was waiting way too much
For something good to come
And I'm a bit fragile
Was waiting way too much
It's like an hourglass
And you like trouble
Breaking me to pieces
I wanted you to know that
Every piece broke from you
Breaking me to pieces
'Coz every time
You come around
I feel alive
Now I'm trying
I'm trying
I feel alive!
So alive
Alive, alive, alive
Breaking me to pieces
I wanted you to know that
Every piece broke from you
Breaking me to pieces
'Coz every time
You come around
I feel alive

The entry

Title

I Feel Alive

Performed by

IMRI

Written by

Dolev Ram, Penn Hazut

Composed by

Dolev Ram, Penn Hazut

Broadcaster

IBA

Artist accounts

After two appearances at the Eurovision Song Contest as a backing singer it is now time for IMRI to take the lead. Third time lucky? IMRI sings in Hebrew, English and Spanish, he acts, he plays the guitar and the piano and... he Feels Alive!

Preview video

IMRI, 25, born and raised near Tel Aviv, won this year's Rising Star singing competition TV show, and the ticket to represent Israel in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest. The young singer is already a veteran of the Eurovision stage, as a two-time backing vocalist, for both the "golden boy", Nadav Guedj, in 2015 in Vienna, and the man "made of stars", Hovi Star, in Stockholm in 2016.

Since a young age, IMRI has been singing professionally in many languages, including Spanish, English and Hebrew, and performed in dozens of concerts all around the world. In addition to singing, he also enjoys playing guitar and the piano, has studied acting and played in various Hebrew voice over roles in animated series. IMRI is currently a second-year Visual Communications bachelor's degree student.

Things you should know about IMRI

What are the three most interesting aspects about your entry?

The number is a pop-dance song, to which I will bring an ethnic groove, representing my country, with an additional touch of emotion;

The song is about my journey to success, trying to find my way and not giving up at any point;

When comparing it to other songs from this year, it is different and going to set the stage on fire!

What are the three most impressive facts about you?

I think it's quite impressive that before turning 26, I managed to take part in two Eurovision Song Contests as a backing vocalist, and this third time as the lead singer;

Apart from singing, I also studied acting and have played in various Hebrew voice over roles in animated series;

At the age of two I already knew the lyrics to Queen's We Are the Champions and I apparently sang it in front of my family and friends on every possible occasion.

Do you have a (lucky) routine before you go on stage?

I always take time to do some breathing exercises before I walk onto the stage. However, I think I will adopt the routine which was used in the last two Eurovision Song Contests: we basically all stood in a circle, holding hands and singing a former Israeli Eurovision song, before going crazy and dancing to it.

Why is the Eurovision Song Contest important for you?

Ever since I was a little boy, I dreamed of singing on a big stage in front of millions of people. You can only imagine how much of an honour it is for me to be given the chance to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest, not to mention representing my country. As an artist, I think Eurovision is a big stepping stone in my career and I hope it will allow me to grow professionally and release my own songs soon.

About the song writers & composers

Building on from the success of the mega-hit Malkat Ha'Shoshanim (Queen of the Roses), the official song of Israel's 2015 Gay Pride Parade that brought them to public attention, Penn Hazut and Dolev Ram have now established themselves at the forefront of the Israeli music scene.

Working from their Tel Aviv studio, where they compose, write and produce, Penn and Dolev have created major hits which were performed by some of Israel's top artists that became part of the soundtrack of life in Israel today. They also produce commercials and music for the children's channel.

The playlist of the songs they have created together, over the last few years, has accumulated more than 130 million hits on YouTube. Other popular singers with whom they have worked include Eyal Golan (Bati Elaich), Eden Ben Zaken (Queen of Roses), Sarit Hadad (Lama Li), Moshe Peretz, Dudu Aharon (Mazal Moznaim), Noa Kirel (Yesh Bi Ahava) and Lior Narkis.

Lyrics of I Feel Alive

English (Original)

The secret of my life
Is never givin' up
Now I'm close to you
Walking through the stars
Brings me to the start
When I won with you
I was waiting way too much
For something good to come
And I'm a bit fragile
Was waiting way too much
It's like an hourglass
And you like trouble
Breaking me to pieces
I wanted you to know that
Every piece broke from you
Breaking me to pieces
'Coz every time
You come around
I feel alive
Now I'm trying
I'm trying
I feel alive!
I feel alive!
The years I've been alone
Far away from home
Reminded me of you
My job is almost done
Baby I can now
Escape away with you
I was waiting way too much
For something good to come
And I'm a bit fragile
Was waiting way too much
It's like an hourglass
And you like trouble
Breaking me to pieces
I wanted you to know that
Every piece broke from you
Breaking me to pieces
'Coz every time
You come around
I feel alive
Now I'm trying
I'm trying
I feel alive!
So alive
Alive, alive, alive
Breaking me to pieces
I wanted you to know that
Every piece broke from you
Breaking me to pieces
'Coz every time
You come around
I feel alive

Israel's IMRI brings Eurovision 2017 to life

The Grand Final of Eurovision 2017 kicked off with Israel. IMRI and his backing group lived up to the expectations of the title of their song, I Feel Alive, giving a highly energetic performance which got the crowd going.

IMRI feels alive on stage for Israel

We end the second Semi-Final with the high energy I Feel Alive performed by 25 year old IMRI from Israel. This was the second time he sang his heart out on the Eurovision stage. He was previously a backing singer for Nadav Guedj with the song Golden Boy in 2015, and for Hovi Star with the song Made of Stars, last year.

IMRI from Israel: "It's like being back home"

After two Eurovision experiences as a backing singer, IMRI feels at home as he stars as this year's Israel contestant with I Feel Alive: "I wanted to bring the Tel Aviv party mood to the contest. We always did well in Eurovision with party songs, so I wanted to try it for myself, he said.